All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 35
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NewsJohn Lewis eyes mobile phone market amid broadband push
John Lewis is poised to take on communications giants and mobile phone retailers in the smartphone market.
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NewsHMV market share stable as grocers grab entertainment custom
HMV has maintained a stable market share in the first quarter despite shuttering a number of stores after crashing into administration.
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NewsSainsbury’s puts Holborn headquarters on the market as 150 staff moved
Sainsbury’s is to move 150 staff from its central London head office to Coventry and Manchester after putting its Holborn office on the market.
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NewsMarks & Spencer returns to the Netherlands in European push
Marks & Spencer has returned to the Netherlands after a 10-year absence with new stores and an online business.
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AnalysisTesco: How the grocer is performing in its overseas markets
As Tesco reports a 21.8% fall in trading profits to £990m in its international arm, Retail Week looks at how its overseas businesses are faring.
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AnalysisTimeline: The highs and lows of Tesco's year
As Tesco reports a 13% fall in full-year group trading profit, Retail Week looks at what has been a turbulent year for the UK’s largest retailer.
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NewsEurope-wide tests reveal horse meat found in 5% of products
The European Commission has found horse meat in up to 5% of the beef products it has tested as part of a wide-ranging programme.
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NewsRetailers offer up staff to support Portas Pilot schemes
Major retailers have pledged their support to the Portas Pilot schemes by offering up representatives to help the town teams involved in the projects.
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NewsUK consumer price inflation holds firm at 2.8% in March
UK consumer price inflation held steady at 2.8% for the second month running in March, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsRetail park vacancy rate rises rapidly following administrations
Empty space on retail parks increased by its fastest rate for four years last year due to casualties in the retail sector, according to new research.
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GalleryIn pictures: The Regent Street Windows Project
Retailers on London’s Regent Street are taking part in an annual exhibition to showcase innovative window displays.
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NewsFashion retailer Select on the hunt for 200 stores in next five years
Fashion retailer Select has hired property firm Cushman & Wakefield to spearhead a hunt for 200 new stores over the next five years.
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NewsPrivate equity firms eye stake in fashion retailer Joules
A number of private equity firms are eyeing purchasing a stake in fashion retailer Joules, which is poised to report an increase in profits.
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NewsBRC welcomes ‘sensible’ 12p increase in national minimum wage
The Government has revealed that the national minimum wage is to rise by 12p an hour to £6.31 for adults in a move deemed “sensible” by the British Retail Consortium.
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NewsFootfall to be hit by Baroness Thatcher funeral procession
The route of Baroness Thatcher’s funeral procession on Wednesday has been unveiled with a number of retailers’ stores set to be affected.
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NewsCompany profile: Abel & Cole
The veg box etailer has experienced its share of ups and downs, but the future looks bright.
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AnalysisTesco’s One Stop franchise scheme: What do retailers need to know?
The grocer’s One Stop convenience business is scouting for franchise partners to pit it against symbol groups.
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NewsOddbins apologises after Margaret Thatcher bad taste tweet
Off licence retailer Oddbins has “profusely” apologised for a tweet suggesting customers may want to celebrate following the death of former prime minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher by buying Champagne.
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Analysis: Tesco’s American dream – what went wrong?
It emerged today that Tesco is facing a £1bn writedown to quit its US arm Fresh & Easy as the grocer exits the country. Retail Week looks at why the retailer failed to succeed.
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Department store Morleys hires finance director ahead of expansion
Department store retailer Morleys has appointed Neil Stockton as its new finance director as the company looks to expand its operations.